Humanitarian crises, intervention and security : a framework for evidence-based programming /

This book presents a new framework of analysis to assess natural and man-made disasters and humanitarian crises, and the feasibility of interventions in these complex emergencies.The past half-century has witnessed a dramatic increase in such crises - such as in Haiti, Iraq and Sudan - and this volu...

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Corporate Author: Ebook Library
Other Authors: Heyse, Liesbet, 1973-, Zwitter, Andrej, Wittek, Rafael, 1965-, Herman, Joost, 1963-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2015.
Series:Routledge studies in intervention and statebuilding.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book presents a new framework of analysis to assess natural and man-made disasters and humanitarian crises, and the feasibility of interventions in these complex emergencies.The past half-century has witnessed a dramatic increase in such crises - such as in Haiti, Iraq and Sudan - and this volume aims to pioneer a theory-based, interdisciplinary framework that can assist students and practitioners in the field to acquire the skills and expertise necessary for evidence-based decision-making and programming in humanitarian action.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (221 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781134418954
1134418957
9780203381533